July 27, 2015 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on July 13, 2015 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on July 20, 2015.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS – ITEM NO. 24.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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Limiting Construction and Demolition Activities-Noise Bylaw Amendments

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Disposal of Surplus Equipment

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Supporting Port and Industrial Development While Protecting Agricultural Lands in Richmond

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Council Policy Housekeeping and Policy Updates

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Application by 0717844 B.C. Ltd. for a Strata Title Conversion at 12371 Horseshoe Way

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2015):

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5460, 5480, 5500, 5520, 5540 and 5560 Moncton Street – Rezone from RS1/C & RS1/E to ZS23 (AM-PRI Developments (2013) Ltd. – applicant)

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11811 Dunford Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RS2/A (1006738 BC Ltd. – applicant)

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Southwest Area Transport Plan – Structure and Process

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Update on George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project

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Pilot Multifamily Condominium Energy Advisor Program

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Ageing Infrastructure Planning – 2015 Update

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Ageing Facility Infrastructure – Update

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Steveston Channel Sheer Booms

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Tait Riverfront Park Concept Plan

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Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771 Referral – June 2015

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Canada 150 Activities

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 22 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on July 14, 2015;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 20, 2015;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on July 21, 2015;

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(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on July 22, 2015;

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(5)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on July 23, 2015;

be received for information.

7.

Limiting Construction and Demolition Activities-Noise Bylaw Amendments
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01; 12-8060-20-009263/009268) (REDMS No. 4604589 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-75 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856, Amendment Bylaw No. 9263 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That the Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9268 be introduced and given first, second, and third reading.

8.

Disposal of Surplus Equipment
(File Ref. No. 99-Fire Rescue) (REDMS No. 4589266 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-88 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the surplus City equipment listed in the staff report titled “Disposal of Surplus Equipment,” dated June 18, 2015, from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be donated to Fire Fighters Without Borders.

9.

Supporting Port and Industrial Development While Protecting Agricultural Lands in Richmond
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-PMVA1) (REDMS No. 4573476 v. 12)

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See Page CNCL-90 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled, “Supporting Port and Industrial Development While Protecting Agricultural Lands in Richmond,” dated July 20, 2015, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit, be endorsed;

(2)

That a letter and a copy of this report which outline the actions that the City of Richmond has undertaken to support the creation and protection of a local industrial land supply, and address the needs of general economic development, including port related uses, be sent to the Chair, Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) to respond to their April 30, 2015 letter and copied to the Metro Vancouver (MV) Board and all MV municipalities; and

(3)

That the aforementioned letter and a staff report be sent to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transport Canada, the Premier of British Columbia, the BC Minister of Agriculture, the BC Agricultural Land Commission, Richmond Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Federal Leader of the Official Opposition, the Provincial (BC) Leader of the Official Opposition, and all other federal and provincial (BC) opposition leaders.

10.

Council Policy Housekeeping and Policy Updates
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-00) (REDMS No. 4528400 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-109 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Council Policies, as listed in Attachment 1 to the staff report titled “Council Policy Housekeeping and Policy Updates”, dated July 6, 2015, from the General Manager, Community Services, be amended;

(2)

That the Council Policies, as listed in Attachment 2 to the staff report titled “Council Policy Housekeeping”, dated  July 6, 2015, from the General Manager, Community Services, be rescinded; and

(3)

That all policies, procedures and directives with out-of-date titles for positions and Divisions, Departments, or Sections be updated, as needed, to reflect the current organizational structure.

11.

Application by 0717844 B.C. Ltd. for a Strata Title Conversion at 12371 Horseshoe Way
(File Ref. No. SC 15-693380) (REDMS No. 4595363 v. 4)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application for a Strata Title Conversion by 0717844 B.C. Ltd. for the property located at 12371 Horseshoe Way, as generally shown in Attachment 1, be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

(a)

payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2015;

(b)

registration of a flood indemnity covenant on title identifying a minimum habitable elevation of 2.9 m GSC; and

(c)

submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Approving Officer within 180 days of the date of this resolution; and

(2)

That the City, as the Approving Authority, delegate to the Approving Officer the authority to execute the  strata conversion plan on behalf of the City, as the Approving Authority, on the basis that the conditions set out in Recommendation 1 have been satisfied.

12.

Application by AM-PRI Developments (2013) Ltd. for Rezoning at 5460, 5480, 5500, 5520, 5540 and 5560 Moncton Street from the "Single Detached (RS1/C & RS1/E)" zones to a new " Single Detached (ZS23) – Steveston " zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009274; RZ 14-674749) (REDMS No. 4600463)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9274, to replace the Trites Area Land Use Map in Schedule 2.4 (Steveston Area Plan) thereof, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9274, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw 9274 and this report, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; however, out of courtesy, they be sent to the Richmond School Board for information purposes and the Richmond School Board may provide comments at the Public Hearing; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9275, to create the “Single Detached (ZS23) – Steveston” zone, and to rezone 5460, 5480, 5500, 5520, 5540 and 5560 Moncton Street from the “Single Detached (RS1/C & RS1/E)” zones to the “Single Detached (ZS23) – Steveston” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

Application by 1006738 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 11811 Dunford Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached(RS2/A)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009270; RZ 15-697230) (REDMS No. 4620626)

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See Page CNCL-212 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9270, for the rezoning of 11811 Dunford Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

Southwest Area Transport Plan – Structure and Process
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 4573211 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-230 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Councillor Chak Au be appointed to TransLink’s Southwest Area Transport Plan Senior Advisory Committee to provide input into the development of the Southwest Area Transport Plan.

15.

Update on George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-THIG1) (REDMS No. 4595519 v. 3)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Update on George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project” dated July 10, 2015 from the Director, Transportation, be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure’s George Massey Tunnel Replacement project team for consideration in the development of the Project Definition Report;

(2)

That a letter be sent to BC Hydro advising that, should the George Massey Tunnel be decommissioned, the City’s preferred options for the relocation of the BC Hydro transmission line from the tunnel would be either an underground crossing of the Fraser River or attached to the new bridge; and

(3)

That a letter be sent to the Auditor General for British Columbia outlining Council’s concerns with respect to the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel.

16.

Pilot Multifamily Condominium Energy Advisor Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 4600669 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-243 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the development and implementation of a Pilot Multifamily Condominium Energy Advisor Program, as outlined in the staff report dated June 22, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed.

17.

Ageing Infrastructure Planning – 2015 Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-01) (REDMS No. 4582509 v. 6)

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See Page CNCL-249 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff utilize the attached “Ageing Infrastructure Planning – 2015 Update” report dated June 26, 2015 from the Director, Engineering as input in the annual utility rate review and capital program process.

18.

Ageing Facility Infrastructure – Update
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-01) (REDMS No. 4578048 v. 7)

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See Page CNCL-264 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff utilize the attached “Ageing Facility Infrastructure – Update” report dated June 15, 2015 from the Director, Engineering, as input in the annual capital and operating budget preparation process.

19.

Steveston Channel Sheer Booms
(File Ref. No. 11-7200-01) (REDMS No. 4593379 v. 10)

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See Page CNCL-269 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Steveston Channel Sheer Booms,” dated June 25, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be received for information; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the British Columbia Provincial Minister of Forest, Lands and Natural Resources Operations, to the Federal Minister of Transportation, Richmond’s Members of Parliament, and Richmond’s Members of the Provincial Legislative Assembly to raise awareness of the Steveston Cannery Channel floating debris issue, the continued hazards to navigation posed by it and to seek support to remedy the issue.

20.

Tait Riverfront Park Concept Plan
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-TRIV1) (REDMS No. 4629225 v. 8)

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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Tait Riverfront Park Concept Plan, as outlined in the staff report titled “Tait Riverfront Park Concept Plan,” dated June 29, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be approved.

21.

Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771 Referral – June 2015
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01; 12-8060-20-008771) (REDMS No. 4600713 v. 11)

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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Manoah Steves Park be designated for model aircraft use under the code of conduct outlined in Attachment 1, in the staff report titled “Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771 Referral – June 2015,” dated June 29, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Parks; and

(2)

That Garry Point Park be designated for permit only – recreational power kite usage through the development and implementation of a permit system as detailed in the staff report titled “Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771 Referral – June 2015,” dated June 29, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Parks.

22.

Canada 150 Activities
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 4620635 v. 6)

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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the vision for Richmond’s Canada 150 activities, events and infrastructure be endorsed, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Canada 150 Activities”, dated June 19, 2015, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services;

(2)

the guiding principles for determining Richmond’s Canada 150 activities, events and infrastructure be endorsed;

(3)

staff be authorized to engage Council and the community for input into Richmond’s Canada 150 activities, events and infrastructure; and

(4)

staff report back with options for Council’s consideration.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEM

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

23.

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Regulate Building Massing and Accessory Structures in Single-Family and Two-Family Developments
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-01) (REDMS No. 4630710)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Part (1) – Cllrs. Day and Steves

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9280 to amend the zoning regulations for building massing, interior ceiling height and floor area calculation, and accessory structure locations within single-family, coach house and two-unit dwelling zones be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9281 to amend the residential vertical lot width building envelope within single-family, coach house and two-unit dwelling zones:

(a)

be updated at section 4.18.2 and 4.18.3 to change the figures “12.5 m” to “15 m”; and

(b)

be introduced and given first reading ; and

(3)

That staff report back to Planning Committee in one year on the implementation of the proposed zoning amendments to regulate building massing and accessory structures in single-family developments.

Building Massing and Accessory Structures in Single-Family and Two-Family DEVELOPMENTS
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)

RECOMMENDATION

That staff conduct further research and analysis into (i) maximum depth of house, (ii) rear yard setbacks to house, (iii) front rear yard setback for larger detached accessory buildings, (iv) interior side yard setbacks, (v) projections into required side yard setbacks, and (vi) secondary (upper floor) building envelope and report back.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Housing Agreement (8111 Granville Avenue and 8080 Anderson Road) Bylaw No. 9227
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Board of Variance Bylaw No. 9259
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9267
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Hamilton Area Plan Community Amenity Capital Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9276
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8943
(2420 McKessock Avenue and a portion of 2400 McKessock Avenue, RZ 12-610919)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 9065
(8451 Bridgeport Road and Surplus City Road, RZ 12-605272)

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9066
(8451 Bridgeport Road and Surplus City Road, RZ 12-605272)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9094
(13040 No. 2 Road, RZ 12-602748)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9174
(3011 No. 5 Road, RZ 13-642848)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9177
(10231 No. 5 Road, RZ 14-656004)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178
(10211 No. 5 Road, RZ 14-658540)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9196
(10726 Hollybank Drive, RZ 14-663343)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllrs. McNulty and Steves.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9214
(8231 Ryan Road, RZ 14-665297)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on July 15, 2015, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 10, 2015, July 15, 2015, March 25, 2015, February 11, 2015, July 30, 2014, July 16, 2014, April 16, 2014, February 26, 2014, July 10, 2013 and August 11, 2010, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

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(a)

a Development Permit (DP 14-668373) for the property at 13040 No. 2 Road;

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(b)

a Development Permit (DP 14-669686) for the property at 5580 Parkwood Crescent;

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(c)

a Development Permit (DP 13-676613) for the property at 5600 Parkwood Crescent;

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(d)

a Development Permit (DP 13-641791) for the property at 3011 No. 5 Road;

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(e)

a Development Permit (DP 14-677534) for the property at 7008 River Parkway and 7771 Alderbridge Way;

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(f)

a Development Permit (DP 12-624180) for the property at 8451 Bridgeport Road;

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(g)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 13-634940) for the property at 5311 and 5399 Cedarbridge Way;

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(h)

a Development Permit (DP 12-605094) for the property at 8080 Anderson Road and 8111 Granville Avenue; and

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(i)

a Development Permit (DP 07-389656) for the property at 12900 and 13100 Mitchell Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT